Beef Barley Lentil Soup Recipe

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2013 by Sampsod

Fabulous recipe - easy to make and delicious with fresh bread.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2013 by Asakurada

I've made this over and over again this winter. The first couple of times I made it in the crock pot, but now I cook it on the stove because I don't usually plan ahead. Everybody loves it, including my finicky 10-year-old. I use Better than Bouillon instead of the bouillon granules, since that's what I have on hand, and I add more celery and carrots. I also leave out the potatoes when it's just for my family to make it a little diabetic friendly. It's good either way.

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2012 by easton81

I added an extra 1/2 cup of lentils, carrots and celery and potatoes. I added two extra cups of water and 2 of bouillon granules and extra 1/4 c. of barley. It was perfect and very very flavourful. Very filling!

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2012 by easton81

I made the soup just the way the recipe said and it was thick and filling and very very flavourful. I would make it again.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by Rose040570

I will absolutely make this again. I added a little garlic salt, my husband's BBQ dry rub mix into it, and of course (as always) a little Frank's Red Hot Sauce. I also used diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil (did not have the stewed) and we added sweet frozen corn from our garden. I cooked my (deer) meat with a little olive oil and fresh minced garlic. My husband and I could not stop eating this. Thank goodness I had some left over to freeze. I will defiantly be making this again. Actually, I am making my grocery list right now and I am getting the stuff to make this for dinner this week (we just had this last night for dinner).

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by kebean0106

I've made this soup three times now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly. It was a very good soup, but I actually thought the beef in it was unnecessary. The second time I made it, I omitted the beef, and it was still delicious. I am cooking it for the third time now, and didn't have any beef granules on hand. I used 4 cups of beef broth, and 4 of water, and mixed in a packet of onion dip mix. It smells good right now.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by tjbugvds

I loved this soup!! I did make a couple of changes. I did not add onions or barley because of food allergies. I also only added 4 cups of water instead of 8 only because my crockpot was to small and Im glad I did because I think that helped the flavor more:) I added some pepper, and added more beef granules and lemon pepper than what it called for:) Great recipe, and its healthy:)) I think Im going to try it with ground chicken and chicken granules next time and see how that tastes:)

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by dockgirl

Excellent soup. Everyone loved it!

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by debianntx

I loved this recipe. Would definitely make it again, great flavor.

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by jpsluis

This soup did not last long, it was delicious! Will be making it again.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by DennieZim

Love this soup! Have made it many times for my family, even the kids love it. A great meal for the fall and winter months.

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by jessweis79

The soup has great flavor!! It was so filling and I have plenty leftover. This was my first time eating lentils and barley. Thank you so much for this recipe, it will be added to my favorites to make over and over again.

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by ChefLynnie917

I followed this recipe exactly, and found virtually no liquid in the crockpot when I got home from work. Plus, only 1/4 t. of lemon-pepper hardly gave the broth any flavor. I ended up adding a significant amount of lemon-pepper to additional broth, I also added some garlic powder, 2 bay leaves and italian seasoning - and I still felt like it needed something. This was a disappointment to me. :-(

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by kerrynjames

I was really, really excited to make this dish... I used chuck roast, cut up and seared, rather than ground beef. The beef turned out delicious, but the stew overall was a bit bland. I will make it again, as I like the basic idea, but next time I'm adding some spices (I have a tasty mild chili recipe that I'll scalp for suggestions).

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2011 by dollargirl

My family asks for this soup again and again. The kids don't realise there are so many healthy ingredients that they would normally turn away from.

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2011 by mjlouk

This was really good and it made a lot of soup. I hope it freezes well!

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2011 by Countrydeb

I forgot to mention, I made this soup on top of the stove. I didn't realize it until I was about to make it that the recipe was for a slow cooker. I will make this again & on top of the stove. It didn't take long at all to make it, about a hour.

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2011 by Countrydeb

I just finished making this soup...it is so good! Instead of ground beef, I used diced small stew beef cubes. I have a daughter that has Autism she doesn't like ground beef, it's a textured thing. I didn't have the beef granules, so I used (Herb*Ox) 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes, my store didn't have Hunt's stewed tomatoes, so I used store brand, the tomatoes were big chunks so I had to squished them smaller. It's a very comforting kind of soup. I will be making this again and the way I made it. Thanks Taste of Home!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by DAytes

This is honestly one of the best beef and vegetable soups I have ever made. My family just loves it! I make it for them often in the winter.

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2010 by wiscook

I cut out the tomatoes, added in more boullion, and thyme, marjoram and rosemary (per other beef barley recipes on the TOH website). Very good. Would consider adding in green beans or corn next time

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2010 by daisey5

I used ground turkey in place of the beef. It was still good.

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Isty

This was a wonderful meal on a cold day. I substituted ground moose for the beef. The kids loved it and even had thirds. Thanks for the recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2009 by Lornamae

Delicious! Very easy to prepare. Will certainly make it again.

Lorna

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by lssrls@yahoo.com

This was wonderful!!! I also used regular potatoes and it was great. Will make this often, new recipe for us.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by lbsmama25

This soup was excellent. It came out tasting so delicious and was easy to prepare. I will cook this again.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2008 by twinkle8o3

LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! This is a definite keeper and I will make it often. Delicious! I used regular potatoes as opposed to red potatoes, but that is the only thing I changed.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by kre8tvtee

I will make this for sure - was wondering what to do with the lentils in my pantry. I'm thinking I'll make it even more heart healthy by replacing at least some of the beef with 97% FF ground chicken. Hubby is recovering from triple bypass so we are really watching the red meat intake. With that and the low fat, low sodium broth this will be a keeper.

Kre8tvtee

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by kennedyjl

This soup was excellent. I actually doubled the recipe (and added quite a bit more beef bouillon)so I was able to feed the family, freeze a batch for another night, plus send some to work with hubby so he and his co-workers would have a nutrious lunch rather than fast food! I will make this again many times!

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by mary2171

I made this soup for supper tonight and it was delish!!!  I didn't put the soup in the crock pot as I had a late start to the day and I like to make soup ahead and let it season.  I used 4 cups of beef broth, low sodium and the rest of the liquid I used water.  I just let the soup simmer on the stove, till it was done and all the veggies, barley and lentil were cooked.

 

VERY GOOD!!!!  A Keeper for sure!!

 

Mary

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by designingdiva

I was dissapointed that after 8 hours, the lentils and carrots were not cooked :(

Overall flavor was just 'OK'